Michael "Mac" MacDonald

Michael "Mac" MacDonald obituary, North East, PA

Michael "Mac" MacDonald

Michael MacDonald Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by William D. Elkin Funeral Home - North East on Jan. 5, 2026.
Michael "Mac" MacDonald, 50, of North East passed away on Wednesday December 31, 2025.

He was born on October 2, 1975 to Virginia (Murphy) MacDonald of North East and the late Dennis Lee MacDonald.

Michael graduated North East High School in 1994 where he was co-captain of the football team and discovered his love for football and weightlifting with his coaches and teammates.

He was employed at Welch Foods as a line supervisor for several years where he made many friends.

Michael was a member at Today's Tan and Fitness in North East where he enjoyed working out.

His passion in life was restoring his 65 Nova, driving his 69 Chevelle to car shows, drag strip racing, bull dogs, and spending time with family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and so many others.

He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Kelly Denise (MacDonald) Miller.

Michael is survived by his mother; brother, Adam MacDonald (Jennifer); sisters, Pam Smith and Ann MacDonald; niece, Paige (Jamie); nephews, Dylan and Kaden; and great-niece and nephew, Walker and Wrenlee.

Friends and family may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East on Friday, January 9th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.

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